Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model Y
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV
More affordable
Tesla Model Y
₹9.1L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model Y
500–681 km
More powerful
Tesla Model Y
299–514 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV5
64.2–88.1 kWh
The Kia EV5 and Tesla Model Y are both electric suvs sold in India. The Tesla Model Y is the more affordable option — about ₹9.1 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model Y goes further on a full charge (500–681 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model Y — specs compared
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹60 - 91 Lakh | ₹50.89 - 61.99 Lakh ✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 400–555 km | 500–681 km ✓ |
| Battery | 64.2–88.1 kWh ✓ | 60–88 kWh |
| Max power | 215–308 bhp | 299–514 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 310–480 Nm | – |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 201 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~27 min | 288 km of range in ~15 min (up to 250 kW) |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Tesla Model Y
if value matters most — it undercuts the Kia EV5 by about ₹9.1 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Kia EV5
if you prefer its overall package.
Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model Y — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Kia EV5 or Tesla Model Y?+−
The Tesla Model Y is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹50.89 - 61.99 Lakh — about ₹9.1 Lakh less than the Kia EV5 (₹60 - 91 Lakh).
Which has more range, Kia EV5 or Tesla Model Y?+−
The Tesla Model Y has the higher claimed range at 500–681 km, versus 400–555 km for the Kia EV5.
Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model Y: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Tesla Model Y for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.